(Right after the the ACRL 101 session and located in the same hotel) <BR>

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Building a more hireable you: Developing your resume from the inside out<BR>

Whether you are currently on the job market or just looking to update

Whether you are currently on the job market or just looking to update

Latest revision as of 13:19, 23 June 2008

Conference 101 Programs

As of 5/23/08

Conference 101 - Orient Yourself

ALA Divisions and Round Tables will be sponsoring Conference 101 programs throughout the weekend. These 101 programs will help you plan how to ‘do’ conference based on the kind of work you do, or the type of library where you work. Get expert advice on programs to attend, exhibitors to visit, parties to frequent, and ways to get the most out of conference. These events are listed below.

Conference 101ALA NMRTFriday, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pmAnaheim Convention Center, Room 207A-C
New to the Annual Conference or ALA? Get a fun and informative introduction to the Annual Conference. Learn to navigate the exhibits, decipher the conference program, how ALA really works, and ways for you to get involved. The New Members Round Table provides tips from the pros and an orientation, which is full of information.

NMRT Conference OrientationALA NMRTSaturday, 8:00 am - 10:00 amAnaheim Convention Center, Room 201A/B
New to the Annual Conference or ALA? Get a fun and informative introduction to the Annual Conference and Anaheim. Learn to navigate the exhibits, decipher the conference program, what to do in Anaheim, how ALA really works, and ways for you to get involved. This is a longer version of Conference 101 with more topics and speakers, including Loriene Roy, and the chance to win two 2-day Disney Park Hopper tickets. The New Members Round Table provides tips from the pros and an orientation, which is full of information.

Library School Students — Join us for refreshments and camaraderie and to celebrate the NMRT Student Chapter of the Year Award winner. Meet your colleagues from other schools as well as representatives from many ALA divisions and roundtables such as PLA, LITA, MAGERT, LHRT, and many more!

YALSA 101Friday, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
What is the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA)? Learn more in a basic orientation, which will include an overview of the division and its activities.

LITA 101: Open HouseFriday, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pmAnaheim Convention Center, Room 213 D
LITA 101: Open House is a great opportunity for current and prospective members to talk with LITA leaders and learn how to make connections and become more involved in LITA activities.

RUSA 101: Introduction to Our DivisionFriday, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
First time attendees are welcome to join us and learn more about two diverse, dynamic divisions, and meet our members.

ALSC 101: Making ConnectionsFriday, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
We’ll provide information that will help you get the most from your time at Annual Conference, and your membership in the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC). Meet other new members, ALSC officers, and learn how to become involved in the division at this informal session.

ALSC Student Mix and MingleSunday, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Come meet other new librarians in the ALA Member Pavilion on the Exhibits floor.

IRRT Librarians OrientationALA; IRRTFriday, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
An introduction to the ALA Conference and the city of Anaheim, California for International and other attendees from abroad. ALA members will provide an overview of the conference, including recommended programs and social activities. Learn about conference transportation, the ALA’s Exhibit Hall and the meaning of the ALA’s many acronyms. Meet your mentors and representatives from ALA’s many divisions and round tables who will help international librarians get the most from the conference experience. (For International librarians outside the U.S.)

Intellectual Freedom 101Friday, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pmAnaheim Convention Center, Room 304 A/B
Perfect for new ALA members, new conference attendees, and new Intellectual Freedom fanatics, this session - part of ALA's "Conference 101" series of programs - will discuss the history and ongoing work of OIF, IFC, IFRT, FTRF, the Merritt Fund, and more! Curious to know what those acronyms mean? Want to get more involved in this critical part of librarianship? This is the session for you!

PLA 101: ALA Annual Conference Tips for First Time AttendeesPLA; ALA MEMBERSHIPSaturday, 8:00 am - 9:00 am
This is a how-to session for first time ALA Annual Conference attendees who are PLA members or work in public libraries.

ACRL 101 & Membership MeetingSaturday, 8:00 am - 10:00 am - Hilton Anaheim, Huntington room
After a brief membership meeting, leaders in ACRL will provide an orientation to ALA, ACRL, and the conference experience. Plan on learning how to fully utilize the member benefits of ACRL. Then stick around to chat with representatives from all 17 sections of ACRL who will be there to answer your questions. Please;30 RSVP and complete a brief survey. (RSVP not required, but appreciated.) If you can't make it on Saturday morning, stop by the ACRL booth (#2316) in the exhibit hall. There will also be mini ACRL 101 presentations scheduled throughout the conference.

ACRL New Members Discussion GroupSaturday, June 28th from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm - Hilton Anaheim, Balboa C
(Right after the the ACRL 101 session and located in the same hotel)
Building a more hireable you: Developing your resume from the inside out

Whether you are currently on the job market or just looking to update
your resume or CV, join us to discuss tips for developing unique skills that will help you stand out. We'll also talk about tips on how to create a winning online portfolio (as well as provide some great examples!). The ACRL New Member Discussion group is for new (and aspiring) academic librarians. We meet twice a year--at both ALA conferences--to chat about whatever is on our minds. It's an opportunity for networking and a friendly place to ask any questions you have about succeeding in ACRL.

Millennial LibrarianshipYALSASaturday, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm - Annaheim Marriot Platinum 1/2
What does it mean to be a librarian in the new Millennium. What skills will we need for the future, and how can librarians who are just starting out prepare for a future in this career. This program features three panelists, a deputy director of a library system and two teen librarians, who will answer these questions and more.

Diversity 101ALA DIVERSITY
Saturday, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Whether you are new to ALA or want to learn more about this key action area for the association, this session covers the basics on conference sessions, groups, initiatives, and opportunities to get involved across our organizations.

Instruction Section Welcome & OrientationACRL ISSaturday, 9:30 am - 10:30 amSheraton Park Hotel, Plaza C
Come and learn more about the benefits of your IS membership and the many ways of becoming more involved in the section. Participants interested in volunteering their time to serve on an IS committee will have the opportunity to explore IS committees and discuss current projects with members. Those interested or new to the Instruction Section as well as long-time members wanting to find out about how to get more involved will benefit from this session.